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Glenn E. Rice @grice1911.bsky.social · 23h

Trump's proposal to reduce pay for federal workers would have a devastating impact in Kansas City. The latest from @kacen.bsky.social

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Trump’s threat to cut back pay for federal workers would be ‘devastating’ in KC

“There is no certainty at all,” said Jefferson Suchman, who represents U.S. Department of Labor employees in Kansas City.

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Glenn E. Rice @grice1911.bsky.social · 2d

Missouri’s ‘Let Politicians Lie Act’ takes center stage in fight over abortion - A story by @kacen.bsky.social
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Missouri’s ‘Let Politicians Lie Act’ takes center stage in fight over abortion

The ongoing legal fight is largely by design, marking the latest salvo in Republican officials’ yearslong effort to halt abortion access.

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Glenn E. Rice @grice1911.bsky.social · 3d

KC-area cancer patient depends on tax credit. Will Congress let it expire? A story by @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social
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KC-area cancer patient depends on tax credit. Will Congress let it expire?

A single shot she must receive every other week costs around $10,000 each time, she said.

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Glenn E. Rice @grice1911.bsky.social · 8d

Democrat to challenge Roger Marshall next year for U.S. Senate seat in Kansas - via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social
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Democrat to challenge Roger Marshall next year for U.S. Senate seat in Kansas

Christy Davis believes she knows rural Kansas better than U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall. The former USDA official is challenging him in 2026.

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Glenn E. Rice @grice1911.bsky.social · 8d

Missouri National Guard to help ICE with statewide deportations, governor says. A story via @kacen.bsky.social
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Missouri National Guard to help ICE with statewide deportations, governor says

The announcement comes as the first-year governor has tried to align himself more closely with the Trump administration in recent months.

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Glenn E. Rice @grice1911.bsky.social · 9d

Mizzou leader declares ‘crime crisis’ after shooting. Will guns be discussed? Here’s the latest via @kacen.bsky.social
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Mizzou leader declares ‘crime crisis’ after shooting. Will guns be discussed?

The shooting just hours before the popular homecoming parade has renewed a protracted dispute over violent crime and gun violence.

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Glenn E. Rice @grice1911.bsky.social · 9d

Trump threatens to move World Cup games from ‘dangerous’ cities. What about KC? Here’s the story from @kacen.bsky.social
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Trump threatens to move World Cup games from ‘dangerous’ cities. What about KC?

Trump’s threat has sparked questions about whether Kansas City could be a target.

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Glenn E. Rice @grice1911.bsky.social · 11d

This high-stakes Johnson County trial could reshape abortion access in Kansas. My colleague @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social lays out the details.

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This high-stakes Johnson County trial could reshape abortion access in Kansas

In a trial that started Friday in Johnson County, abortion providers are challenging Kansas laws that they say are designed to scare and shame women out of terminating pregnancies.

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Glenn E. Rice @grice1911.bsky.social · 11d

In last push before recall vote, Frank White says his replacements would be worse.
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In last push before recall vote, Frank White says his replacements would be worse

Frank White Jr., who could be recalled Tuesday as Jackson County Executive, claims that his recall could lead to further discord in county government.

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Glenn E. Rice @grice1911.bsky.social · 12d

IHOPKC founder should never return to church leadership role, new report says. Read more the report from my colleague @judylt.bsky.social
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IHOPKC founder should never return to church leadership role, new report says

A return by IHOPKC founder Mike Bickle to any church leadership role, the panel wrote in its report, would not be “scripturally sound.”

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Glenn E. Rice @grice1911.bsky.social · 12d

Jackson County finds Manny Abarca’s conduct toward staff likely ‘inappropriate’
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Jackson County finds Manny Abarca’s conduct toward staff likely ‘inappropriate’

“I will not be bullied into silance by intimidation or retaliation. I will continue to shine a light on mismanagement,” said embattled Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca.

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Glenn E. Rice @grice1911.bsky.social · 13d

Kansas Senator Roger Marshall, who is also a practicing OB-GYN, shares his thoughts on Donald Trump's claims regarding Tylenol and autism.

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Kansas’ Roger Marshall, a doctor, weighs in on Trump’s Tylenol & autism claims

Sen. Roger Marshall, who spent decades as a practicing OB-GYN, said he believes “using Tylenol short-term” during pregnancies is “OK.”

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Glenn E. Rice @grice1911.bsky.social · 13d

Despite strong opposition, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe is set to sign a new congressional map. My colleague @kacen.bsky.social writes that Kehoe will sign the bill during a closed-door ceremony on Sunday.

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Facing fierce opposition, Missouri governor will sign new congressional map

The governor’s signature will come roughly two weeks after a special legislative session aimed at representative and direct democracy in Missouri.

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Jonathan Shorman @jonshorman.bsky.social · 13d

There’s a growing number of these lawsuits fighting employment actions related to comments about Charlie Kirk — and some early signs of success. A federal judge ordered a South Dakota professor reinstated on Wednesday.

Glenn E. Rice @grice1911.bsky.social · 13d

A former Kansas employee files a lawsuit in federal court against the education department after being ousted for a comment about Charlie Kirk. The latest via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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Ex-Kansas employee ousted over Charlie Kirk comment sues education department

Katie Allen accused KSDE of “bowing to the vigilante clamoring” by terminating her employment after she called Kirk’s death “well deserved.”

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The Kansas City Star @kansascity.com · 13d

Katie Allen accused KSDE of “bowing to the vigilante clamoring” by terminating her employment after she called Kirk’s death “well deserved.”

Ex-Kansas employee ousted over Charlie Kirk comment sues education department

Katie Allen accused KSDE of “bowing to the vigilante clamoring” by terminating her employment after she called Kirk’s death “well deserved.”

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Glenn E. Rice @grice1911.bsky.social · 13d

A former Kansas employee files a lawsuit in federal court against the education department after being ousted for a comment about Charlie Kirk. The latest via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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Ex-Kansas employee ousted over Charlie Kirk comment sues education department

Katie Allen accused KSDE of “bowing to the vigilante clamoring” by terminating her employment after she called Kirk’s death “well deserved.”

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Glenn E. Rice @grice1911.bsky.social · 14d

As Kansas City’s mayor eyes Congress, would he — and Democrats — have a shot? The latest via @kacen.bsky.social

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As Kansas City’s mayor eyes Congress, would he — and Democrats — have a shot?

Could Missouri’s congressional map open a path for Kansas City Democrats to pick up additional seats in Congress?

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Glenn E. Rice @grice1911.bsky.social · 14d

Jimmy Kimmel has made his return to a KC-area TV station. Here’s what he said upon returning to the air. A story from @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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Jimmy Kimmel is back on KC-area TV station. Here’s what he said in return to air

“Most of all, I want to thank the people who don’t support my show and what I believe, but support my right to share those beliefs anyway,” the talk show star said in his return to air Tuesday.

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Glenn E. Rice @grice1911.bsky.social · 14d

Missouri just gerrymandered Kansas City. Let us know what questions you have

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Missouri just gerrymandered Kansas City. Let us know what questions you have

Help us out by filling out this form with your most pressing concerns and questions.

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Glenn E. Rice @grice1911.bsky.social · 14d

A football player sexually assaulted her when she was 17 years old, and she is now questioning the response from KU. A story via @schwaarzy.bsky.social and Laura Bauer

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She says football player sexually assaulted her at 17. She questions KU’s response

In 2021, KU staff was told a 17-year-old may have been sexually assaulted on campus. Documents suggest KU didn’t follow its policy of reporting to police.

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Glenn E. Rice @grice1911.bsky.social · 15d

Trump administration blocks $10 million for SNAP funding from Kansas. What now? A story via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

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Trump administration blocks $10 million for SNAP funding from Kansas. What now?

Kansas missed another deadline for complying with the administration’s demand to turn over SNAP beneficiaries’ personal information.

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Glenn E. Rice @grice1911.bsky.social · 16d

Will Missouri’s congressional map, direct democracy overhaul survive challenges? The latest via @kacen.bsky.social
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Will Missouri’s congressional map, direct democracy overhaul survive challenges?

In the wake of a volatile session, one major question looms. Will the measures survive the courtroom and the ballot box?

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Glenn E. Rice @grice1911.bsky.social · 19d

The U.S. House is honoring Charlie Kirk. How did lawmakers from Kansas and Missouri vote? A story via @kacen.bsky.social

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The U.S. House is honoring Charlie Kirk. How did Kansas, Missouri lawmakers vote?

The resolution condemns Charlie Kirk’s killing and praises the 31-year-old conservative activist as a “courageous American patriot.”

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Glenn E. Rice @grice1911.bsky.social · 19d

BREAKING: A judge has ruled that a Missouri ballot measure that bans abortions is "unfair" and needs to be rewritten. The latest development via @kacen.bsky.social

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Missouri ballot measure banning abortions ‘unfair’ and must be rewritten, judge rules

The ruling marks a mixed decision for abortion rights supporters in Missouri.

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Glenn E. Rice @grice1911.bsky.social · 20d

Did police chase break policy before KCK officer’s death? Questions remain
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Did police chase break policy before KCK officer’s death? Questions remain

Court records containing statements from investigators are not available for public view, a judge ruled.

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